The Being Human Podcast with Richard Atherton

#25 It‘s The Flow That Counts - with Johanna Rothman

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/A conversation with with author and Agile luminary, Johanna Rothman. We discuss:- Her latest nonfiction work- The problem with our old ideas of 'resource efficiency' - and why 'flow efficiency' is more useful- The issue with the idea of 'performance' for knowledge workers- 'Swarming and mobbing'- Her first-hand experience of gender pay disparity- Why timely feedback matters- Her issue with the title "ScrumMaster"- Her take on leadershipBeing Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#24 Traffic Control For The Mind - With Shashin Shah

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/A conversation with OnePoint Consulting CEO Shashin Shah. In this wide ranging and rich dialogue, we explore:- His company's "Traffic Control" meditation practice for the office- "Eyes open" Raja yoga on which it is based- The importance of (very) early morning practice- His journey from being forced out of Uganda at gunpoint to founding his company sought out by one of the largest tech companies- Dealing with bullies- The transition from a corporate life to one with tuned with his inner objectives- The importance of * NOT * having a pension- His advice for a meaningful life- His unashamed belief in past lives and the importance of being the same on the outside and the inside Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#23 Leaving Facebook - with Kent Beck

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/A conversation with programmer Kent Beck, where we talk about:- The framework he's developed for understanding the product lifecylce: 3X- His take on the current state of the 'Agile' industry and why he didn't get rich from Extreme Programming- His story of leaving Facebook and how the Facebook culture might be improved.Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#22 Selling Boldly - with Alex Goldfayn

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/A conversation with author of "Selling Boldly", Alex Goldfayn. We discuss:- How an understanding of positive psychology is so important for anyone involved in sales- The issue with personal affirmations- The fact our culture hates a braggard and how to handle that- And finally.. the importance of the old-fashioned phone callIf you're in any way involved in the sales process, you're going to love this episode. Enjoy!Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#21 What are your hidden motives? - with Robin Hanson

A conversation with Robin Hanson. In an interview of two halves, we explore the science of our hidden motives, or "ugly motives", that drive our day-to-day interactions. The drivers we won't admit to - even to ourselves. We also delve into the mind-blowing world Ems, or digital human emulations. How does a society of a select group of 'uploaded' humans operate? How's life as a perpetual digital retiree? How would it be in to live in a clan of copies of you? Prepare for a head explosion.Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#20 Connected Leadership - with Gary Borland

A conversation with former fighter pilot and business leader Gary Borland. Gary left school at 18 to become a flight engineer. He rose through the ranks of the RAF to ultimately become the Chief Test Pilot at UK Ministry of Defence. Gary's second act was to become a senior business leader in the aviation sector. Gary shares his journey to the pinnacle of a flying career, plus the shifts he had to make in himself to become an effective business leader. One the most fascinating interviews we've done so far on Being Human.Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#19 Get Grounded! - with John Craig

A conversation with John Craig on the profound impact of being grounded to the earth. He shares the tale of his barefoot walk across Iceland and how companies are now seriously exploring the importance of being grounded at work.For more information on John’s walk across Iceland, please check out www.earthling.is.Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#18 Mission Electric - with Tom Druitt

A conversation with Tom Druitt, founder of the Big Lemon. Big Lemon aims to be the first operator to run the only fully-electric bus fleet in the UK and is well on the way to fulfilling that mission. Check out this post on the inception of his inspiring Happy Bus concept: https://druitt.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/the-happy-bus/.
For the chart referenced in the episode, please check out: http://firsthuman.com/downloads/Solo-EV-LEBS-Certificate.pdf.
 
Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.
 

#17 East Meets West: Navigating Culture with Empathy - with Gene Hsu

A conversation about empathy with Gene Hsu, cross-cultural performance instructor on the ways in which Chinese culture is different to Western culture and what should a westerner know before starting a business venture in China.For more of Gene’s work, check out www.emechina.us.Being Human is brought to you by coaching and consulting practice FirstHuman. For more FirstHuman's offerings, head to firsthuman.com.

#16 Feel the power of uke! with Sarah Weiler

A conversation with Sarah Weiler, founder of Power of Uke and Rye Laughs Comedy Nights, where we talk (and sing!) about the way music can help us break through communication problems.For more of Sarah's work, please check out www.powerofuke.com and www.facebook.com/ryelaughs.Being Human is a FirstHuman production. For more on FirstHuman's coaching and leadership programmes, head to http://www.firsthuman.com.